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Record date · May 19, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Mayor has submitted a communication to the Board of City Service Commissioners regarding the temporary appointment of Mary Reed as the Communications and Community Engagement Director. The appointment is , covering the period from August 3, 2025, to April 20, 2026.
This document formalizes the employment status and tenure of a city department head for a specific past and future timeframe.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Mary Reed
Her employment status and tenure as Communications and Community Engagement Director are formally defined by this appointment.
Board of City Service Commissioners
The board is tasked with reviewing the communication regarding the appointment.
Key Facts
- Mary Reed is appointed as the Communications and Community Engagement Director.
- The appointment is temporary.
- The appointment is retroactive to August 3, 2025.
- The appointment term ends on April 20, 2026.
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- The file number for this action is 260139.
- The document was introduced on May 14, 2026.
- The status of the file is currently 'In Committee'.
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Retroactive Appointment Timing
The appointment is being processed in May 2026 for a term that began in August 2025 and concluded in April 2026, indicating a significant delay in formalizing the personnel record.
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